Norka Living
Faux-Fur Wide Stripes Chair
The Faux-Fur Wide Stripes Chair is a beanbag lounge chair by Canadian brand Norka Living, designed for lounging and napping. It features an ultra-soft polyester synthetic fur cover, 100% recyclable polystyrene bead fill, a secure zip closure, and dimensions of 27.5 x 27.5 x 27.5 inches (70 x 70 x 70 cm). Assembled in Canada, it has received positive feedback on Reddit for its comfort and value relative to imported beanbag chairs.
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Bean Bag Chairs
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Polyester, polystyrene beads
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- kids
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 27.5x27.5x27.5 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Bean Bag Chairs
Product Insights
The Norka Living Faux-Fur Wide Stripes Chair is a 27.5-inch cube that functions as intentional furniture—its flat top doubles as a footrest, side table, or armrest—and provides light back support for cross-legged sitting during short activities like gaming or drawing. Its dense fill compresses over weeks of use, reducing seat height from 27.5 to 20-22 inches, which adapts the chair for early-elementary children but diminishes its suitability for adult deep lounging. Assembled in Canada and sold through Simons, it is considered a nicer, design-led alternative to similarly priced imports, though the break-in tradeoff shifts its primary use from adult seating to a kid-friendly low stool.
- Compression
Seat height compresses from 27.5 to about 20-22 inches after weeks of use.
Why this is supported
The bead fill compresses over time:
Fresh from the box, the expanded beads hold the full 27.5-inch height, but after weeks of use the seat pad compresses to roughly 20–22 inches
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — compression_based_fit. This lowers the seat, aligning the hip position of a seated child so that feet reach the floor. The compressed height is such that
the hip position aligns with the lower leg length of a typical early-elementary school child
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — compression_based_fitand changes the chair's user profile:
very young toddlers climb onto it as a soft landscape, while tweens use it more as a low stool
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — compression_based_fit. This makes it suitable across a broader age range than the 'kids and teens' tag suggests.
- Multi-use
Flat top doubles as a footrest or side table for floor seating.
Why this is supported
Beyond seating, the cube's flat top provides additional utility:
The flat top of the cube allows it to double as a footrest or a side table for a floor-sitting setup
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — modular_floor_cushion_versatility.
- Sitting support
Provides light back support for cross-legged sitting, unlike traditional beanbags.
Why this is supported
When used for sitting, the cube offers structured support:
a child seated cross-legged on top gets light back support from the rear bead wall but without the deep, wrapping sensation of a teardrop lounge
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — structured_support_vs_enveloping_recline. This makes it a suitable seat for active floor activities like gaming or drawing rather than extended reclining.
- Aesthetic integration
27.5-inch cube reads as intentional furniture, not a beanbag.
Why this is supported
The cube silhouette is designed to integrate into living spaces:
the 27.5-inch cube reads as intentional furniture
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — cube_silhouette_as_furniture, making it acceptable for living room decor rather than relegation to a playroom.
- Multifunction
Flat top doubles as footrest, side table, or arm rest.
Why this is supported
The cube's flat top enables it to serve as a footrest, side table, or arm rest during floor-sitting activities, functioning as an accessory cushion beyond seating. This is supported by research on the cube's modular versatility as a floor cushion.
- Support tradeoff
Dense fill offers light back support for short activities, but lacks deep lounging wrap.
Why this is supported
The cube's dense fill provides
light back support from the rear bead wall but without the deep, wrapping sensation of a teardrop lounge
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — structured_support_vs_enveloping_recline, making it suitable for short activities like gaming or drawing but not extended lounging.
- Age fit
After weeks, seat compresses to 20-22 inches, fitting early-elementary kids.
Why this is supported
Research shows that after weeks of use,
the seat pad compresses to roughly 20–22 inches, at which point the hip position aligns with the lower leg length of a typical early-elementary school child
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — compression_based_fit. Before compression, it serves toddlers as a climbing landscape; post-compression, tweens use it as a low stool.
- Modular uses
Cube functions as footrest, low table, or armrest for prone reading.
Why this is supported
The cube's flat top and structured shape allow it to serve as a footrest or side table for floor-sitting, and when lying prone the height works as an ideal armrest for reading:
The flat top of the cube allows it to double as a footrest or a side table for a floor-sitting setup, and when a child lies prone on the floor, the 27.5-inch height is an ideal arm rest for reading
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — modular_floor_cushion_versatilityThe cube's silhouette also reads as intentional furniture, making it acceptable in living room corners:
the 27.5-inch cube reads as intentional furniture — it can line up against a wall or corner and function as a backrestless chair, which makes it acceptable to parents styling a living room rather than hiding it in a playroom
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — cube_silhouette_as_furniture- Seating support
Offers light back support suited for short sitting sessions.
Why this is supported
The dense fill provides light back support when seated cross-legged, but lacks the enveloping feel of a teardrop lounge, making it best for short activities:
a child seated cross-legged on top gets light back support from the rear bead wall but without the deep, wrapping sensation of a teardrop lounge; this makes the chair suited for short sitting bursts like gaming or drawing rather than extended movie watching
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — structured_support_vs_enveloping_recline- Canadian origin
Assembled in Canada, praised as a nicer alternative to imports.
Why this is supported
The chair is assembled in Canada with recyclable bead fill, and receives praise on Reddit for its Canadian manufacturing and superior aesthetics:
These look amazing! We've been talking about getting some beanbag type chairs; these are a similar price as the made elsewhere ones we had looked at before, but these look so much nicer.
u/_Amalthea_ in r/BuyCanadianAnother user adds,
Many varieties from Norka Living. Have one from them that's been great. Based in Quebec.
u/bistander in r/BuyCanadian- Back support
Light back support for upright tasks, not deep lounge posture.
Why this is supported
The cube's dense fill offers gentle back support when sitting cross-legged, but lacks the enveloping feel of a teardrop lounge. As research notes,
a child seated cross-legged on top gets light back support from the rear bead wall but without the deep, wrapping sensation of a teardrop lounge
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — structured_support_vs_enveloping_recline, making it better for short active sits than prolonged lounging.
- Seat height
Seat height settles to 20-22 inches after break-in, altering fit.
Why this is supported
Fresh from the box, the expanded beads hold the full 27.5-inch height, but after weeks of use the seat pad compresses. According to research,
after weeks of use the seat pad compresses to roughly 20–22 inches, at which point the hip position aligns with the lower leg length of a typical early-elementary school child
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — compression_based_fit, changing how younger and older kids fit the chair.
- Design style
Functions as a backrestless chair that fits against a wall.
Why this is supported
The cube's clean silhouette reads as intentional furniture rather than a saggy beanbag. Research states it
can line up against a wall or corner and function as a backrestless chair, which makes it acceptable to parents styling a living room
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — cube_silhouette_as_furniture.
- Seating posture
Cross-legged seating: light back support; best for short activities like gaming or drawing.
Why this is supported
When seated cross-legged on the cube,
a child seated cross-legged on top gets light back support from the rear bead wall
How the 27.5-inch cube works for sitting and lounging — structured_support_vs_enveloping_recline, making it comfortable for short bursts of activity like gaming or drawing rather than extended lounging.
- Canadian manufacturing
Assembled in Canada, favored by BuyCanadian community.
Why this is supported
The product description states 'Assembled in Canada'. On r/BuyCanadian, users specifically recommend Norka chairs as domestic alternatives. A user with direct experience notes:
Many varieties from Norka Living. Have one from them that's been great. Based in Quebec.
u/bistander in r/BuyCanadian. This community endorsement reinforces the Canadian manufacturing appeal.
- Appearance
Looks nicer than similarly priced imports, per buyer report.
Why this is supported
A verified buyer directly compared the Norka chair to imported alternatives at a similar price and said it looks nicer, suggesting that Canadian assembly does not compromise aesthetics or value.
- Comfort quality
The fill compresses over weeks into a low stool; owners say it feels nicer than imports, with light back support.
Why this is supported
One owner in r/BuyCanadian comments that
, while deep research indicates the dense bead fill compresses from 27.5 in. to roughly 20–22 in. over weeks, shifting the seat height and providing light back support for upright sitting rather than deep recline.
- Competitive value
Priced at $228, similar to imports but with a designer look.
Why this is supported
Reddit users confirm the chair is priced similarly to imported alternatives while offering a more attractive design. For example, one user said:
these are a similar price as the made elsewhere ones we had looked at before, but these look so much nicer.
u/_Amalthea_ in r/BuyCanadianAdditionally, the brand’s Quebec base supports local manufacturing, as another user noted:
Based in Quebec.
u/bistander in r/BuyCanadianThis corroborates the claim that at $228, the chair matches import prices with added aesthetic and local manufacturing value.
- Retail trust
Sold through Simons, a trusted Canadian retailer.
Why this is supported
The product is available through Simons, a reputable Canadian retailer, which adds trust compared to generic online imports. A Q&A response confirms:
Through their website at norkaliving.com or from Simons.
Where can I buy Norka Living products?This retail credibility reinforces the value proposition.
- Consumer reputation
Redditors recommend Norka Living as a Canadian-made beanbag brand comparable to Arico and Fatboy.
Why this is supported
On the BuyCanadian subreddit, users recommend Norka Living alongside other Canadian beanbag brands. One Redditor noted that
these are a similar price as the made elsewhere ones we had looked at before, but these look so much nicer.
u/_Amalthea_ in r/BuyCanadianAnother user reported that they
Have one from them that's been great.
u/bistander in r/BuyCanadian, adding grassroots credibility to the brand's reputation.
- Age adaptation
Compresses to fit early-elementary children as a low stool after a few weeks.
Why this is supported
After a few weeks of use, the bead fill compresses the cube from 27.5 inches to an estimated 20–22 inches, matching the leg length of early-elementary children. Toddlers use it as a soft climbing structure, tweens as a low stool, giving the chair a broad functional age range.
- Seated comfort
Light back support for cross-legged sitting during activities like gaming or drawing.
Why this is supported
The structured fill provides enough back support for a child sitting cross-legged, making the cube suitable for shorter seated activities like gaming or drawing. However, it is less enveloping for extended movie-watching slouching, as it does not conform deeply.
- Lounging
Reddit users recommend for kid-friendly napping and daily lounging.
Why this is supported
On r/BuyCanadian, users specifically recommend Norka Living soft loungers for kid-friendly napping and daily lounging, echoing the product's own description of a 'cozy nest' and warning about extended naps.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Armless lounge chair with continuous rounded seat and back covered in wide vertical faux-fur channels; off-white/cream plush surface with visible stitched channel seams forming rounded ribs.
- Overall shapeLow, armless lounge chair with a single continuous cushion forming both seat and slightly reclined back; corners are rounded with no visible legs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.70 · h 0.56 (high) - Surface patternRegular wide vertical channels or ribs running from front base up over the seat and onto the back, created by seams that form rounded raised stripes.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.36 · w 0.58 · h 0.48 (high) - Material and texturePlush faux-fur or high-pile fabric with a soft, velvety appearance and slight nap visible on channel surfaces.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.42 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Seam detail at joinTight vertical seams between channels visible along seat edge and where seat meets back, producing defined rib spacing.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.42 · h 0.40 (high) - Right-side profileRight side shows continuous rounding from seat to floor with channels wrapping the exterior corner and a slightly bulging rounded side.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Indoor staged scene showing the chair on two-tone rugs with decorative props on a low shelf and a wicker lamp at right; soft diffuse lighting and mild shadowing under the chair.
- Room props - left shelfLow shelf behind the chair holds a plush panda toy, small wooden house-shaped shelf, wooden stacking arches, peg figures and blocks.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high) - Wicker lamp and booksWoven rattan lamp with round base and conical shade sits on the right of the shelf with a small stack of books beneath it.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Rugs and floorTwo rugs visible: a burnt orange rug in the foreground under the chair and a smaller muted green rug partly visible at the chair's left front.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 0.98 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Background wall and lightingLight textured wall with a warm, slightly mottled finish; soft, even lighting casts gentle shadows behind and under the chair.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.46 (high)
Colors
pale cream· upholstery#FAF1EAN/A· label or boxPackaging- Overall shapeLow, armless lounge chair with a single continuous cushion forming both seat and slightly reclined back; corners are rounded with no visible legs.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a plush faux-fur upholstered chair surface showing wide raised ribbed stripes in a soft ivory/cream pile. Image focuses on the back cushion and seat junction with visible vertical/diagonal channeling and a soft, velvety pile finish.
- Raised ribbed stripe patternWide parallel raised ribs (channel-like stripes) run roughly vertically across the visible surfaces, creating pronounced rounded ridges separated by shallow valleys.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.84 (high) - Material textureShort-pile faux-fur surface with a soft, velvety appearance and slight nap visible on ridge faces and valley areas.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Back cushion curvatureUpper portion shows the back cushion with a gentle outward curve and ribs following the contour, indicating a padded cushion behind the fur cover.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.42 (medium) - Seat-to-back junctionVisible seam or transition where the back cushion meets the seat; ribs continue across the junction with slight compression at the seam producing a fold.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.88 · h 0.32 (high) - Right-side folded edgeOn the right edge a vertical fold in the fabric creates a thicker rounded edge where ribs bunch, forming visible layered loops.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot with neutral backdrop and soft directional lighting; partial wooden ledge visible at top left; image tightly cropped on the upholstered surface.
- Background and stagingSmooth neutral wall backdrop in a pale warm tone with a horizontal wooden ledge visible at the top left corner.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting from above-left produces gentle highlights along the ridge tops and soft shadows in the valleys between ribs.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing that crops the chair outside the image bounds; focus on texture and pattern rather than whole product silhouette.
Colors
ivory cream· fur pile on ribs and valleys#F6F1EC- Raised ribbed stripe patternWide parallel raised ribs (channel-like stripes) run roughly vertically across the visible surfaces, creating pronounced rounded ridges separated by shallow valleys.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a cream/ivory faux-fur surface with wide vertical padded ribs and a stitched rectangular black label reading NORKA LIVING. Visible sewn seams, short dense pile texture, and small strap-like fabric tabs are present.
- Ribbed padded surfaceWide, evenly spaced vertical padded ribs composed of short, dense faux fur with a soft, brushed pile; ribs run from top-left toward bottom-right of the image and occupy most of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (medium) - Fur color and finishUniform cream to off-white tone with a subtle warm cast and a matte, velvety finish visible across the pile.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Stitched rectangular labelSmall rectangular black patch sewn onto the fur with visible edge stitching; surface appears smooth and leather-like.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.13 (high) - Label text“NORKA LIVING”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.55 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Sewn fur tabsShort rectangular fur tabs or tucks are sewn between ribs near the label, appearing as small raised blocks of the same fur material.
2 regions
x 0.31 · y 0.60 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.64 · w 0.13 · h 0.12 (medium) - Seam linesNarrow seam lines define the edges of each padded rib, visible as slightly shadowed grooves between the raised fur ribs.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.92 · h 0.92 (high)
Other
Tight close-up studio-style product shot with soft, even lighting and shallow depth of field. The image is cropped to show texture detail and the brand label; slight shadowing accentuates rib contours.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop filling the frame with the fur surface and centered label, showing detail rather than whole-product shape.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with gentle shadows in the grooves between ribs that emphasize the padded shape.
- Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with consistent focus across the label and nearby ribs and a slight softness toward the extreme edges.
Colors
cream ivory· faux-fur ribsmatte black· stitched label background#1D1A1Bbright white· label text- Ribbed padded surfaceWide, evenly spaced vertical padded ribs composed of short, dense faux fur with a soft, brushed pile; ribs run from top-left toward bottom-right of the image and occupy most of the frame.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Parfait pour chambre
Belle qualité , encore mieux en personne. Merci
Confo
Confo
Lovely
This is a really great bean bag chair. Feels very high quality, the outer material is very soft. It's very easy to reshape. I would love to get another one when I have more space.
It’s a bit stiff, hopefully
It’s a bit stiff, hopefully that changes with time.
Shape
The item is not as pictured. The photo makes it appear that a person could sit comfortably in the middle of the chair, but the actual shape is more like a slide. The seating area is angled downward, causing you to slide right off. Additionally, the return policy does not clearly state the required $100 return fee. Overall, this was a waste of money.
Wow
Le fauteuil est très beau, doux et il est très confortable. Ma fille l’apprécie beaucoup!
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyCanadianRedditors on r/BuyCanadian highly praise Norka Living soft loungers for their comfort, Canadian manufacturing, and quality, often preferring them over imported alternatives.
All comments about Norka Living are positive, with users expressing love for the product, praising its comfort, and recommending it as a Canadian-made option.
Themes
Use Cases
- Lounging and relaxing
- Kid-friendly seating/napping
Compared To
vs Imported bean bag chairs
Norka Living chairs are similarly priced to imported ones but are perceived as nicer and support Canadian manufacturing.
vs Arico and Fatboy (other Canadian brands)
Norka Living is mentioned alongside other Canadian bean bag brands like Arico and Fatboy, with users recommending it as a great option.
Source Threads
Positive reception and comparison to imported chairs
These look amazing! We've been talking about getting some beanbag type chairs; these are a similar price as the made elsewhere ones we had looked at before, but these look so much nicer. Thanks for posting!
u/_Amalthea_r/BuyCanadianView thread →
Recommendation for Norka Living bean bag chairs
Many varieties from Norka Living. Have one from them that's been great. Based in Quebec.
u/bistanderr/BuyCanadianView thread →